In the Season 3 Finale of the podcast, the hosts discuss various interesting topics in behavioral design from 2023. They explore favorite resources, reflect on past guests and episodes, and share their top 10 films of the year. The hosts also express gratitude, celebrate collaborations, and invite listeners to join the community.
Practicing gratitude regularly can increase awareness of positive aspects in one's life, contributing to overall happiness and well-being.
Expressing gratitude is identified as one of the most effective strategies for improving well-being, supported by a robust evidence base.
Deep dives
Gratitude as a Pertinent Topic
The podcast episode focuses on the topic of gratitude, highlighting its relevance during the current time of year. It discusses the tendency for people to forget about gratitude during most of the year, except for around Thanksgiving. The hosts delve into the behavioral science research on gratitude and explore the benefits of practicing gratitude regularly. They also touch upon the positive happenings in the world of behavioral science and share their own experiences and practices of gratitude.
Importance of Practicing Gratitude
The hosts emphasize the importance of having a gratitude practice, sharing personal examples from their own lives. They discuss the benefits of expressing gratitude regularly, such as increased awareness of positive aspects in one's life, contributing to overall happiness and well-being. They mention that practicing gratitude can lead to noticing and appreciating more diverse and specific things to be grateful for, beyond broad categories. They also highlight the research evidence supporting the positive impact of gratitude on happiness.
Research on Gratitude Strategies
The hosts discuss a meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behavior that compares popular strategies for improving well-being. Expressing gratitude is identified as one of the most effective strategies, supported by a robust evidence base. The hosts mention the potential positive effects of enhancing sociability, exercising, practicing mindfulness and meditation, as well as increasing nature exposure. They also acknowledge the need for more rigorous studies in these areas.
Gratitude in Behavioral Science Community
The hosts express gratitude for the behavioral science community, highlighting the support, collaboration, and practical advice they have received. They mention the launch of a new collaboration and consulting company called Nuance, aimed at bringing together behavioral scientists and helping organizations improve their digital products. They also express appreciation for the collaborative and supportive nature of the behavioral science community, which has contributed to their personal and professional growth.
In this finale, we give you the inside scoop on topics behavioral design from 2023. From our favorite resources to AI to films, we explore all things behavioral design, so you too are in the inside scoop! All resources are linked below. Enjoy!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting us throughout the year! We appreciate you! 🙏 🙌
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